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“Believed – When a monster is trusted
I found this podcast by just searching up for podcasts and I looked through a list of them and picked the one that spoke to me the most. Being a gymnast myself I really loved anything that deals in the world of gymnastics. Although I had already been aware of the Nassar scandal I was able to really connect and listen to the experiences of the gymnasts.
The most memorable was the aspect on how he was able to get away with the abuse for so long. It was interesting because for me it created suspicion on whether others might have been involved in this scandal in helping him cover up the abuse. I thought it was interesting how so many girls trusted him despite what happened to them even after they had graduated or retired from there career in gymnastics.
The most memorable episode was the second, called how he got away. The experience of Bryana who actually reported him sexually assaulting her really made me think about who can we trust because the police were “fooled” by the doctor. This really stuck because there are so many times when things like this happens and it is one of the reasons why so many people don’t report sexual assault. It’s really saddening to think how Bryana felt guilty for “lying” and how she felt because she was “wrong”.
I felt really connected to this because as a gymnast myself feeling this way when you did nothing wrong but someone who is supposed to help you betrays you would make it really hard to trust.
I thought it was interesting how they made it clear that they wanted to represent Larry as a regular guy not just Nassar the guy who did this satanic stuff. This would make him seem how he was seen in the eyes of the gymnastics who trusted him not how we now portray him to be.
I liked to see more discussion on the topic of how sexual assault cases are slipped under the rug and how the justice system is broken. I also want the podcasts to compare what medical background and credentials were required compared to the present.
I’d like to ask the host why do you think he got away with the abuse for so many years? Do you feel like anyone else knew what was going on? If someone did know about the abuse within the USA gymnastics committee, why do you think they didn’t try to do anything?”
Teya Jeanlow via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/20/21
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“Thank you for telling this story.”
manoaking via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/28/18
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“This is the eptiome of the Me too movement. I love gymnastics and it's a shame how this guy took advantage of these young women.”Read full review »
Bookshelves91 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/18
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“Glad this story is being told to realize the whole backstory behind him.”
Elsonn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/18
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